Trainer - VVTA

Keolis Canada • Hesperia, CA

10d

About The Position

The Trainer conducts employee evaluations and training, including on-board, classroom, behind-the-wheel, and safety training. The role provides feedback, completes required documentation, conducts daily vehicle evaluations and inspections, and maintains files related to training, evaluations, safety, and loss matters. The Trainer works with the Safety Manager and Training Manager to schedule and conduct safety evaluations, and investigates, reports, and recommends actions concerning hazardous locations, situations, or events. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma and three or more years of progressive training and/or supervisory experience, preferably in public transportation. A college degree is preferred. The Trainer must hold a CDL Class B with a P endorsement, be familiar with relevant transportation, safety, environmental, and accessibility rules, and be able to communicate regulations and technical information clearly. The role requires schedule flexibility that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work in a union environment.

The job may involve extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. Employees may be exposed to extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Safety-sensitive employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, as well as a background check consistent with applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three or more years of progressive training and/or supervisory experience, preferably in a public transportation environment.
• Familiarity with DOT policies, OSHA, NIMS, EPA standards, and ADA requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations, as well as applicable state regulations.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations to others.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• CDL Class B with P endorsement required.
• Experience training qualified employment candidates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, with basic math skills.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a union environment.
• Knowledge of the geographical area.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to conduct oral presentations and relay technical information in understandable terms.
• For safety-sensitive positions, pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Complete a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Training and/or supervisory experience in a public transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-board evaluations and in-service training for employees.
• Provide classroom training.
• Provide behind-the-wheel training and retraining as directed.
• Provide appropriate feedback to employees.
• Complete documentation forms in accordance with Keolis, state, federal, local, and company requirements.
• Conduct daily vehicle evaluations and inspections.
• Work with the Safety Manager and Training Manager as necessary to schedule and conduct employee safety evaluations.
• Maintain files pertaining to evaluations, training, safety, and loss matters as required.
• Investigate, report, and recommend actions concerning hazardous locations, situations, or events.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate assigned safety training processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career.
• The safest work environment possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED